We are seeking a meticulous, tech-savvy, and highly organized Accounting Assistant to take over the day-to-day financial data management of our SME Association and SACCOS. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a digital-first environment, enjoys high levels of accuracy in repetitive tasks, and understands the importance of data integrity in a member-based organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Digital Bookkeeping: Accurately capture all receipts and payments into the accounting system (Zoho Books/Xero/QuickBooks). • Bank Reconciliation: Perform daily/weekly reconciliations of all bank accounts to ensure 100% data completeness. • SACCOS Data Management: Ensure all member payments are correctly allocated within the SACCOS management system. • Ledger Maintenance: Identify and manage the suspension or write-off of non-paying members in accordance with our recovery policies. • Automation Monitoring: Work alongside our automated lead-gen and payment systems to ensure data flows correctly between platforms.
Qualifications and Experience
• Education: Diploma in Accountancy (HEXCO), SAAA, or a relevant Accounting Degree. We will also consider block release/part-time students. • Experience: 0–2 years. We are open to brilliant recent graduates. • Tech-Stack: High proficiency in Excel. Experience with cloud accounting software and WhatsApp/AI-integrated business tools is a distinct advantage. • Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail; a "detective" mindset for reconciling discrepancies; and the ability to maintain focus during repetitive data entry.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application via this link: https://www.optimizehire.org/apply-job?i=Nzcx and select the Accounting Assistant (Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe) position from the Job Opening drop-down menu. You must have your CV in electronic format (PDF, Word or similar) ready to upload, and 10 to 15 minutes to complete an online pre-employment assessment. Note that applications can only be through the portal.
For more information about our company, please visit our web site at http://www.smeaz.org.zw/. We are an equal opportunity employer.
